England hero Ollie Watkins gets engaged to girlfriend Ellie Anderson as the Aston Villa star jets off to Italy after Euro 2024 heartbreak The Aston Villa striker has proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Anderson on holiday Ollie Watkins shared an image of the couple getting engaged on social media Watkins is currently on an extended break following England's Euro 2024 defeat By Ryan Walker Published: 20:11 BST, 22 July 2024 | Updated: 20:27 BST, 22 July 2024 e-mail 1 View comments England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson during his post-season holiday just over a week after the Euro 2024 final. Watkins was the nation's hero in England's European Championship semi-final victory over the Netherlands as he came off the bench to score a stunning finish. He has since jetted off to the scenic Lake Como in Italy and shared a beautiful image of him down on one knee proposing to Alderson amid a stunning backdrop.
Sharing his engagement, Watkins captioned his post: 'Future wifey!! It was only right 21.07.24.
' The 28-year-old - dressed in white trousers and a cream top - shared a range of beautiful images as he got down on one knee amongst a terrace speckled with white roses. England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson Alderson - who donned a white flowing dress for the special occasion - looked down at her partner as he produced a diamond ring in a private zone at the luxury Mandarin Oriental resor.